By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (Oct. 29, 2026) The proposal to cut Social Security benefits by 30% for all retirees residing outside Palau drew criticism at a Senate public hearing on legislation that would also raise contributions and revise retirement benefits. The Senate Judiciary and Governmental Affairs (JGA) and Ways and Means committees held the […]
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House proposes FY 2027 continuing budget as Oct. 1 deadline nears
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau could enter another continuing budget period this year after the House of Delegates proposed temporary funding for the first three months of fiscal year 2027, despite having received the Senate version of the annual budget on Aug. 21. House Bill 12-52-75, introduced Sept. 11, would authorize continuing budget […]
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Palau Social Security Reform Model Projects Long-Term Funding Pressures
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — A financial modeling program examining Palau’s Social Security system projects rising long-term pressure on benefit funding under current contribution and retirement structures, according to figures displayed in a government modeling spreadsheet reviewed this week. The Excel-based “Social Security modeling program” outlines several policy assumptions and contribution scenarios designed to […]
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Palau Economic Symposium Set for May 25-29, As Leaders Tackle Pension and Social Security Challenges
Consultant studies to guide discussions on sustainability, sacrifices and long-term financial stability in Palau. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. announced that Palau’s Economic Symposium will be held from May 25 to 29 after being delayed while consultants completed studies on the Palau Civil Service Pension Plan and the Palau Social […]
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Palau Retirees Push ‘Community Bridge’ to Bolster Elder Care Without Uprooting Traditions
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (March 17,2026) — “Caring for elders at home is deeply rooted in Palauan culture and family responsibility,” said Madelsar, an organizer with the retirees association. Community programs can supercharge this by delivering caregiver training, medical gear, clinic rides, and health worker visits, she said, helping families tap Social Security, pensions, […]